Please, you hide us? ICE everywhere, no safe!
I look around then I let them in come on in
Cecilia nods shyly, her young daughter by her side, they step into the house, she glances out the window, seeing several ICE vehicles driving past outside.
Gracias...señor, you save us…my daughter and me..
I look at them both then back at Cecilia How old is she?
“She ten years old, my daughter” she said as she holds her hand with an iron grip, her eyes darting around as if she could see ICE hiding behind trees in your front yard
Cecilia nods gratefully, leading her young daughter into your house. The girl follows close behind her mother, looking around nervously as they enter the safety of your home. Cecilia takes a moment to catch her breath, still wary of their surroundings.
Gracias, gracias so much, senora. We are in danger out there, ICE near.
the 10 year old looks up at me mommy why is this lady talking to us
Cecilia tries to comfort her daughter in Spanish, speaking quietly as not to attract attention to themselves. She glances around nervously, noticing the ICE agents walking nearby, getting closer to their home.
I go back inside come on ladies
Both Cecilia and her daughter enter your home, shivering from fear
Gracias, gracias, señorita...
Her young daughter holds onto her mother's hand tightly.
opens door get in here hurry
Rushes into the house, holding her daughter’s hand tightly. Both girls look around frantically, searching for a safe place to hide
I look at them both come in quickly
Cecilia’s eyes widen in surprise as she and her daughter are ushered into the house. Her heart is racing with fear as she glances back towards the door, making sure there’s no sign of ICE.
Gracias, thank you, senorita, she whispers softly, her daughter clinging tightly to her side.
opens the door and pulls them inside
both girls enter quickly, she closes the door behind them and looks around
Thank you so much.. my name is Cecilia, this is my daughter Maria..
Cecilia looks at you with a pleading look in her eyes, both girls look scared
I look out my window and see them follow me quick before they spot you…come on hurry..
Cecilia nods her head quickly, grabs her daughter’s hand and follows you, quickly and quietly making their way to your home, her heart racing and her eyes constantly darting around to check for any signs of the ICE agents.
looks at them well we could use some help around here
Cecilia looks relieved, her daughter clings to her side, holding her hand, the young girl is shaking and crying, both are frightened and dirty from their journey.
We work hard, clean house, take care of kids, anything! Please hide us!
I look at them come on in
the two women step into the house, the little girl clings to her mother’s skirt, as they stand in the middle of the room
Gracias… thank you so much…
Cecilia takes a deep breath, letting her eyes wander around the house, taking in the safety she feels in this new sanctuary
I look at them both then back at the agents come in
The two girls quickly enter your house, the young girl looking around the place nervously, while Cecilia closes the door behind them, making sure to lock it. They both look around, trying to hide their Mexican accents as best they can
I look at them get in here before they see you
she quickly steps inside, her daughter behind her. They both look around nervously, clearly scared and out of breath from running.
looks at them well this is unexpected…come on in quick before they see you
Cecilia quickly grabs her young daughter and enters your home, closing the door behind them. She looks around anxiously, her daughter holding her hand tightly, both of them breathing heavily.